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Audi A5

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

S18 MDAMOT history

S18 MDA is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S18 MDA white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,939 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MDA was last recorded at 104,939 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,933 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,939 miles
  • 2025 – 87,120 miles
  • 2024 – 76,365 miles
  • 2023 – 69,612 miles
  • 2022 – 67,836 miles
  • 2021 – 63,423 miles
  • 2020 – 58,999 miles
  • 2019 – 53,565 miles
  • 2018 – 47,349 miles
  • 2017 – 41,852 miles
  • 2016 – 35,979 miles
  • 2015 – 29,987 miles
  • 2014 – 24,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,939 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    729694715820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,933 miles (+17,813)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    710835631244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad light on because wire is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,120 miles (+10,755)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    402008754796
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray loose, not likely to become detached but advise resecuring
  4. Pass76,365 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    500678386632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,612 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    555862947418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,388 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,388 miles
    Test number
    808735782640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,836 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    292084357956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass63,423 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,423 miles
    Test number
    786445113182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers defective warning on dash, wipers still function correctly
  9. Pass58,999 miles (+5,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    747729491536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass53,565 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    450420700725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,349 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    162309210325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,852 miles (+5,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    322927563461
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape
  13. Pass35,979 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    519007218786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    217139178009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,983 miles (+5,908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    439921788218
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass24,075 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,075 miles
    Test number
    358067544275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail24,073 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,073 miles
    Test number
    775736344271
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 MDA

Does S18 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MDA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MDA?
The MOT on S18 MDA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 MDA done?
S18 MDA was recorded at 104,939 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has S18 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MDA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 MDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 MDA find?
S18 MDA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm back bush; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush split, and 4 more.

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